Renewable energy development: Sonatrach to be one of key players
Thursday, 25 February 2021 09:08ALGIERS- The chairman and managing director of Sonatrach, Toufik Hekkar, said the group will work as partner to the development of renewable, as one of the pillars for the country's energy security, in addition to preserving the level of the reserves, production and investment in refining, petrochemical and processing industries.
Energy transition, key priority to strengthen energy security
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 17:08HASSI R’MEL (Laghouat)- President of the Republic, Abdelmadji Tebboune, stressed on Wednesday that energy transition is one of the “major” priorities to strengthen the country’s energy security, saying he is optimistic about the promising prospects in this area.
International arrest warrant against main accused in Augusta refinery case
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 16:03HASSI R'MEL (LAGHOUAT) - Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad announced on Wednesday in Hassi R'Mel (Laghouat) that an international arrest warrant would be issued against the main defendant in the case of Sonatrach acquisition of the Augusta refinery (Italy).
Algeria takes over chairmanship of COMELEC
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 09:04ALGIERS- Algeria, represented by Sonelgaz, has taken over the presidency of the Maghreb Committee of Electricity (COMELEC) for a three-year term (2021-2023), Sonelgaz said Tuesday in a statement.
Minister of Tourism, Craft Industry and Family Work Mohamed Ali Boughazi takes office
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 08:29ALGIERS- Mohamed Ali Boughazi took Monday his new office as minister of Tourism, Craft Industry and Family Work, replacing Mohamed Hamidou, following the ministerial reshuffle conducted Sunday by President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
UfM: Oualid participates at opening of workshops on e-Governance
Monday, 22 February 2021 13:42ALGIERS- Deputy Minister in charge of the Knowledge Economy and Startups Yacine Oualid participated Monday at the opening of the workshops of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) on e-Governance, said a ministerial statement.
About fifteen exportable products listed
Sunday, 21 February 2021 10:22ALGIERS- Deputy Minister in charge of Foreign Trade Aissa Bekkai underlined Saturday, in Algiers, that there are more than 15 exportable products in Algeria, announcing a series of measures to support economic operators and increase export volume.
Algeria- Côte d'Ivoire Forum: Agri-food, agriculture likely to boost trade
Saturday, 20 February 2021 18:50ALGIERS- The agri-food and agriculture constitute the main sectors likely to contribute to strengthening trade between Algeria and Côte d'Ivoire, the director general of the Arab-African Center of investment and development (CAAID), Amine Boutalbi said on Saturday in Algiers.
Agriculture: Protecting plant genetic resources against climate change
Saturday, 20 February 2021 12:04ALGIERS- Climate change threatens the country's plant genetic resources, which may further increase its dependence on imported seeds, alerted a researcher at the National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA), calling for urgent need to preserve these resources.
IRG: 6.5 million citizens with salaries lower than DZD30,000 benefited from exemption
Friday, 19 February 2021 10:15ALGIERS- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune underlined Thursday that about 6.5 million citizens with salaries lower than DZD30,000 have benefitted from an exemption on the total income tax (IRG).